How to Guide
TECHNICAL DATA    
PROFESSIONAL DTM ALKYD ENAMEL (450 VOC) 
  Rust-Oleum Corporation                                                                                       Form: GDH-762 
   11 Hawthorn Parkway  Phone: 877•385•8155                                  Rev.:  040715 
  Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061  www.rustoleum.com 
  An RPM Company 
 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES                                                                                                             . 
DTM ALKYD ENAMEL 450 VOC FINISHES 
Resin Type 
Modified Alkyd 
Pigment Type 
Varies with color 
Solvents 
Aliphatic hydrocarbons 
Weight 
Per Gallon 
7.6-8.9 lbs. 
Per Liter 
0.9-1.1 kg 
Solids 
By Weight 
51-59% 
By Volume 
42-43% 
Volatile Organic Compounds 
<450 g/l (3.75 lbs./gal.) 
Recommended Dry Film Thickness 
(DFT) Per Coat 
1.5-2.5 mils 
(37.5-62.5µ) 
Wet Film to Achieve DFT (unthinned 
material) 
3.5-6.0 mils 
(87.5-150µ) 
Theoretical Coverage at 1 mil DFT 
(25µ) 
675-690 sq.ft./gal. 
(16.6-17.0 m
2
/l) 
Practical Coverage at Recommended 
DFT (assumes 15% material loss) 
230-390 sq.ft./gal. 
(5.7-9.6 m
2
/l) 
Dry Times at 70-80°F 
(21-27°C) and 50% 
Relative Humidity 
Touch 
2-4 hours 
Handle 
5-10 hours 
Recoat 
24 hours 
Dry Heat Resistance 
212°F (100°C) 
Shelf Life 
5 years 
Flash Point 
104°F (93°C) 
Safety Information 
For additional information, see MSDS 
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